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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,292.84, 364,726.78 and 143,435.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,292.84, 364,726.78 and 143,435.16 is: 197,941.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,292.84 : 364,726.78 = 143,435.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,292.84/364,726.78 = 143,435.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,292.84x = 364,726.78 × 143,435.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,292.84x = 52,314,644,045.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,314,644,045.58/264,292.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197,941.96

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